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More than a week into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, its troops have made significant advances but have so far failed to take the capital Kyiv.More than a week into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, its troops have made significant advances but have so far failed to take the capital Kyiv.
Here are the latest developments on day 11 of the invasion:Here are the latest developments on day 11 of the invasion:
Lull in major ground offensives against key cities, including capital KyivLull in major ground offensives against key cities, including capital Kyiv
Heavy bombing reported in Irpin on the outskirts of the capitalHeavy bombing reported in Irpin on the outskirts of the capital
New ceasefire announced in Mariupol in the south after the first collapsed on Saturday A ceasefire announced in Mariupol collapses for a second time
Ukraine accuses Russia of striking hospitals, nurseries, and schools
Ukrainian counter-offensive near Kharkiv reportedly reaches the Russian borderUkrainian counter-offensive near Kharkiv reportedly reaches the Russian border
Russia launched its attack in the early hours of 24 February from three main directions: north, south and east.Russia launched its attack in the early hours of 24 February from three main directions: north, south and east.
Since then, troops have poured into Ukraine and targets across the country have been struck by air strikes and artillery attacks.Since then, troops have poured into Ukraine and targets across the country have been struck by air strikes and artillery attacks.
On Saturday, the United Nations said at least 350 civilians have been killed so far, although the true numbers are probably "considerably higher". On Sunday, Ukraine's deputy prime minister said Russia was striking civilian targets, including hospitals, nurseries, and schools. The World Health Organization has confirmed health facilities are being attacked.
The UK Ministry of Defence says Russian forces are responding to Ukraine's resistance by targeting "populated areas" in several cities. The UK Ministry of Defence says Russian forces targeting "populated areas" in response to Ukraine's resistance.
The United Nations has said at least 350 civilians have been killed so far, although the true numbers are probably "considerably higher".
The fight for KyivThe fight for Kyiv
Russian attempts to take Kyiv from the north have stalled in recent days after facing strong resistance from Ukrainian forces.Russian attempts to take Kyiv from the north have stalled in recent days after facing strong resistance from Ukrainian forces.
Operations against the capital have made little progress in the past 24 hours, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), with no major ground offensives launched on any major cities.Operations against the capital have made little progress in the past 24 hours, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), with no major ground offensives launched on any major cities.
This could mean Russian forces may have entered a brief operational pause, analysts say, as they prepare to resume attacks on Kyiv and other key locations.This could mean Russian forces may have entered a brief operational pause, analysts say, as they prepare to resume attacks on Kyiv and other key locations.
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) says the front of a long convoy of Russian military vehicles remains in this area and has made little progress in recent days.The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) says the front of a long convoy of Russian military vehicles remains in this area and has made little progress in recent days.
Video shows extent of Russian military convoy near KyivVideo shows extent of Russian military convoy near Kyiv
Aerial attacks on the city have continued and the key Hostomel airport remains contested.Aerial attacks on the city have continued and the key Hostomel airport remains contested.
Irpin, a town 20km (12 miles) north-west of Kyiv, has been heavily damaged by artillery and air strikes.
Analysts say the aim of the Russian forces is to envelop and eventually encircle the city.Analysts say the aim of the Russian forces is to envelop and eventually encircle the city.
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Strike from the northStrike from the north
Chernihiv, to the north east of Kyiv, was the initial focus of Russian attempts to push south towards Kyiv.Chernihiv, to the north east of Kyiv, was the initial focus of Russian attempts to push south towards Kyiv.
The city has faced a barrage of aerial attacks, with several residential areas reduced to rubble, but it remains in Ukrainian hands.The city has faced a barrage of aerial attacks, with several residential areas reduced to rubble, but it remains in Ukrainian hands.
The ISW says Russian activity in this area has remained limited in recent hours.The ISW says Russian activity in this area has remained limited in recent hours.
Russian troops initially made quick gains advancing from Belarus down the west side of the Dnieper river via Chernobyl.Russian troops initially made quick gains advancing from Belarus down the west side of the Dnieper river via Chernobyl.
However, the MoD says the main body of the large Russian column advancing on Kyiv remains over 30km (19 miles) from the centre of the city.However, the MoD says the main body of the large Russian column advancing on Kyiv remains over 30km (19 miles) from the centre of the city.
Strike from the eastStrike from the east
Kharkiv, the second-largest city in Ukraine, has faced intense aerial bombardment in recent days.Kharkiv, the second-largest city in Ukraine, has faced intense aerial bombardment in recent days.
Large residential areas in the city have been hit by artillery rounds, which UN prosecutors are now investigating as a possible war crime.Large residential areas in the city have been hit by artillery rounds, which UN prosecutors are now investigating as a possible war crime.
Russian forces are continuing to use air, artillery, rocket and missile fire against the city - possibly to prepare for a future ground assault, analysts at ISW say.Russian forces are continuing to use air, artillery, rocket and missile fire against the city - possibly to prepare for a future ground assault, analysts at ISW say.
But a Ukrainian counter-offensive near Kharkiv damaged Russian front-line units, according to the ISW, and there are claims Ukrainian forces pushed the Russians back to the border north west of Kharkiv.But a Ukrainian counter-offensive near Kharkiv damaged Russian front-line units, according to the ISW, and there are claims Ukrainian forces pushed the Russians back to the border north west of Kharkiv.
Hundreds of Russian reservists have been seen near the border at Belgorod in western Russia, the ISW says, likely to be used as replacements for casualties among ground forces units fighting near Kharkiv.Hundreds of Russian reservists have been seen near the border at Belgorod in western Russia, the ISW says, likely to be used as replacements for casualties among ground forces units fighting near Kharkiv.
There are also thought to be about 15,000 Russian-backed separatists in Donetsk and Luhansk, who may help a Russian advance. Ukraine believes the figure is higher.There are also thought to be about 15,000 Russian-backed separatists in Donetsk and Luhansk, who may help a Russian advance. Ukraine believes the figure is higher.
Analysts also believe the Russians may be trying to establish a link between forces east of Khakiv and those in northern Luhansk to prepare for further advances towards the west.Analysts also believe the Russians may be trying to establish a link between forces east of Khakiv and those in northern Luhansk to prepare for further advances towards the west.
Strike from the southStrike from the south
The most significant areas under Russian control at the moment are in the south of Ukraine.The most significant areas under Russian control at the moment are in the south of Ukraine.
Russian troops took control of Kherson, the first major city to fall, earlier in the week and several other cities in the region have been surrounded.Russian troops took control of Kherson, the first major city to fall, earlier in the week and several other cities in the region have been surrounded.
A temporary ceasefire in Mariupol, encircled for several days, and nearby Volnovakha collapsed on Saturday after both sides accused each other of breaching it.A temporary ceasefire in Mariupol, encircled for several days, and nearby Volnovakha collapsed on Saturday after both sides accused each other of breaching it.
A new ceasefire was announced in Mariupol on Sunday, with civilians able to evacuate on buses using a pre-agreed route ending in Zaporizhzhia to the north west of the city. A second ceasefire announced in Mariupol on Sunday also broke down.
Mariupol is a key port city and if the Russians take it, it would create a land bridge between Crimea and territory held by pro-Russian separatists in Donetsk and Luhansk.Mariupol is a key port city and if the Russians take it, it would create a land bridge between Crimea and territory held by pro-Russian separatists in Donetsk and Luhansk.
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the largest in Europe, was seized by Russian troops on Friday after an intense battle on the site.The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the largest in Europe, was seized by Russian troops on Friday after an intense battle on the site.
In the south west, the ISW says Russian troops around Kherson are likely preparing to resume offensives against Mykolayiv and Odesa in the south.In the south west, the ISW says Russian troops around Kherson are likely preparing to resume offensives against Mykolayiv and Odesa in the south.
Thousands flee across bordersThousands flee across borders
Since the invasion began, more than 1.5 million people have fled Ukraine, according to the United Nations. It's the fastest-growing refugee crisis in Europe since World War II.Since the invasion began, more than 1.5 million people have fled Ukraine, according to the United Nations. It's the fastest-growing refugee crisis in Europe since World War II.
The European Union estimates that up to four million people may try to leave the country because of the Russian invasion.The European Union estimates that up to four million people may try to leave the country because of the Russian invasion.
Refugees are crossing the borders to neighbouring countries to the west, such as Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary and Moldova.Refugees are crossing the borders to neighbouring countries to the west, such as Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary and Moldova.
How many refugees are there?How many refugees are there?
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About these mapsAbout these maps
To indicate which parts of Ukraine are under control by Russian troops we are using daily assessments published by the Institute for the Study of War with the American Enterprise Institute's Critical Threats Project.To indicate which parts of Ukraine are under control by Russian troops we are using daily assessments published by the Institute for the Study of War with the American Enterprise Institute's Critical Threats Project.
From 2 March this daily assessment differentiated between "Assessed Russian-controlled Ukrainian territory" and "Assessed Russian advances in Ukraine", the latter indicating areas where Russians are believed to have launched attacks from but which they do not control.From 2 March this daily assessment differentiated between "Assessed Russian-controlled Ukrainian territory" and "Assessed Russian advances in Ukraine", the latter indicating areas where Russians are believed to have launched attacks from but which they do not control.
To show key areas where advances are taking place we are also using daily updates from the UK Ministry of Defence and BBC research. To show locations where there have been attacks or explosions we are using reports that have been verified by the BBC.To show key areas where advances are taking place we are also using daily updates from the UK Ministry of Defence and BBC research. To show locations where there have been attacks or explosions we are using reports that have been verified by the BBC.
The situation in Ukraine is fast moving and it is likely there will be times when there have been changes not reflected in the maps.The situation in Ukraine is fast moving and it is likely there will be times when there have been changes not reflected in the maps.